The Economy and Weddings
5 Reasons to Still Get Married in a Struggling Economy….And One Reason Why Maybe You Should Postpone the Wedding
By Nina Callaway, About.com
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Bride and Groom Advice
The news of the recession and has hit brides and grooms hard. With the economy doing so poorly, they've wondered if now is the right time to even "have" a wedding. But there are five very good reasons why you should still have a wedding and get married, even in a struggling economy. 5 Reasons The Economy Shouldn't Stop You From Having a Wedding and Getting Married
A Stylish Cheap Wedding The good news is that the most important parts of a wedding are the cheapest, and the rest is just gravy. Making a stylish wedding starts with crafting a memorable wedding ceremony and adding a few special touches. If the bride and groom look good, and keep the rest simple, clean, and modern, guests will remember it as an elegant affair. Even on a small budget, you can have a fantastic wedding, so why would you put it off?
Be Inspiring Weddings help create hope and happiness, which are sorely needed when the news is nothing but gloom and doom.. I'll always remember my wedding week as a time when I felt completely wrapped in love and overwhelmed by the generosity and warmth of my family. And within a few short months after our wedding, two other couples were talking marriage, inspired in part by the love they felt at our wedding.
Why Wait? The rest of your life shouldn't wait around for the economy to get better. Because as much as we hate to ponder it, the reality is that recessions don't typically go away very quickly. Instead, cement your bond as a team, ready to weather any storm. The good news is that you'll get the "for poorer" part over earlier in your relationship, and hopefully you'll move onto "for richer" very soon.
A Marriage Can Save You MoneyIf you're getting legally married, there might be tax savings and health insurance savings. For those waiting to live together until after marriage, one household is significantly cheaper than two. And while wedding gifts shouldn't be the reason why you're getting married, if your culture is the type to give checks rather than wedding gifts, you'll be able to start out married life with a little nest egg.
Grab a Deal As you move ahead with your wedding plans, others are scaling back and extending their engagements. That means that vendors are looking to make deals and give you special rates to lock in your business. This is a time to negotiate, and find a bargain. There will be lots out there to choose from.One Reason Why Maybe You Shouldn't Get Married I've always been an advocate of not borrowing money to finance your wedding. Although it's possible to have a very inexpensive wedding using our money saving tips, even the cheapest wedding can be a financial burden. And the last thing a new marriage needs is a large debt hanging over your heads. If you're already stressing about money just for everyday life, maybe you should consider extending your engagement, or postponing the wedding.
Another idea is to sneak off now to see the Justice of the Peace for a short and intimate ceremony. That won't stop you from having a proper wedding in a year or so, after you have a better idea of where things stand. You won't even have to tell the invited guests and loved ones that you've already gotten married.
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By Nina Callaway, About.com
Filed In:
Bride and Groom Advice
The news of the recession and has hit brides and grooms hard. With the economy doing so poorly, they've wondered if now is the right time to even "have" a wedding. But there are five very good reasons why you should still have a wedding and get married, even in a struggling economy. 5 Reasons The Economy Shouldn't Stop You From Having a Wedding and Getting Married
A Stylish Cheap Wedding The good news is that the most important parts of a wedding are the cheapest, and the rest is just gravy. Making a stylish wedding starts with crafting a memorable wedding ceremony and adding a few special touches. If the bride and groom look good, and keep the rest simple, clean, and modern, guests will remember it as an elegant affair. Even on a small budget, you can have a fantastic wedding, so why would you put it off?
Be Inspiring Weddings help create hope and happiness, which are sorely needed when the news is nothing but gloom and doom.. I'll always remember my wedding week as a time when I felt completely wrapped in love and overwhelmed by the generosity and warmth of my family. And within a few short months after our wedding, two other couples were talking marriage, inspired in part by the love they felt at our wedding.
Why Wait? The rest of your life shouldn't wait around for the economy to get better. Because as much as we hate to ponder it, the reality is that recessions don't typically go away very quickly. Instead, cement your bond as a team, ready to weather any storm. The good news is that you'll get the "for poorer" part over earlier in your relationship, and hopefully you'll move onto "for richer" very soon.
A Marriage Can Save You MoneyIf you're getting legally married, there might be tax savings and health insurance savings. For those waiting to live together until after marriage, one household is significantly cheaper than two. And while wedding gifts shouldn't be the reason why you're getting married, if your culture is the type to give checks rather than wedding gifts, you'll be able to start out married life with a little nest egg.
Grab a Deal As you move ahead with your wedding plans, others are scaling back and extending their engagements. That means that vendors are looking to make deals and give you special rates to lock in your business. This is a time to negotiate, and find a bargain. There will be lots out there to choose from.One Reason Why Maybe You Shouldn't Get Married I've always been an advocate of not borrowing money to finance your wedding. Although it's possible to have a very inexpensive wedding using our money saving tips, even the cheapest wedding can be a financial burden. And the last thing a new marriage needs is a large debt hanging over your heads. If you're already stressing about money just for everyday life, maybe you should consider extending your engagement, or postponing the wedding.
Another idea is to sneak off now to see the Justice of the Peace for a short and intimate ceremony. That won't stop you from having a proper wedding in a year or so, after you have a better idea of where things stand. You won't even have to tell the invited guests and loved ones that you've already gotten married.
Save Money on Your Wedding
Top 10 Wedding CostcuttersSave Money on Your Wedding FlowersFind a Cheap Wedding Location
Should You Postpone, Elope, or Have a Destination Wedding?
Postponing or Canceling Your WeddingSh
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